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“Sam used her vast knowledge, intuition, and encouragement to help me discover and remove my food allergies, control my cortisol levels, gain control of migraines, and stay on a healthy eating program that is abundant, nutritious and easy to follow. She separates fact from fiction in a way that is empowering and non-judgmental, guiding you to be your best with a light hand and great sense of humor. She’s the best I’ve ever met.”

– Josh G., www.sacredactor.com

Hey Samantha, I am sleeping like a rock, my eyes that have been bloodshot and watery for 2 years are NORMAL again. My skin looks better, I haven’t taken any ibuprofen and generally I feel great (today was the best day so far). My pants feel a little looser and I am only on Day 8 of the Detox! Thanks,

Sally M. North Carolina

Sam, Just had to let you know I went shopping yesterday and bought a new suit—SIZE 4—thank you! That’s down from pouring myself into 10’s, which is really a 12 if I’m honest.

I’m excited to announce that we’re in the home stretch with Chaz Bono’s weight loss challenge. As you know, he started working with me in November on The Doctor’s TV Show and now, 5 months later, he is down 60 lbs in addition to some excellent improvements in his lab test results!
You can watch the big reveal in this clip from The Doctors TV show HERE.
Chaz’s Test Results
Before
After
Weight: 253
Weight: 193
Cholesterol- 290
Cholesterol 133
Blood pressure- 140/100
Blood pressure- 120/80
Hemoglobin A1C-...

We’ve hit the 3-month mark with Chaz’s weight loss regimen. And he’s knocking it out of the park!! So far, Chaz is down 45 pounds. You will see me on the new episode of The Doctor’s TV Show with Chaz, which airs today.
You may be wondering how has he arrived at the halfway point of his goal in such a short time. In the beginning, the meal plan I designed limited grains. I removed dairy, soy, sugar and made sure he got plenty of protein, veggies, good fats and supplemented his plan with a detox shake like this one.
The...

Recently I caused quite a stir on Facebook when I posted that Quinoa was not good for your body or the planet. What? How can you say that the gluten free golden child of grains isn’t good for me? Quinoa is gluten free, so isn’t that GOOD?
Not so fast. Yes, Quinoa is Gluten Free but so are Kellogg’s Rice Chex cereal-that doesn’t mean it’s a healthy choice. Let me explain.
All species are born with defense mechanisms, including plants. Quinoa is actually closer to a seed than a grain. Part of a plant’s defensive...

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The magic number: 40. You’ve heard all the cliches…it’s when your birthday cards from friends begin announcing “Over the Hill”. I prefer the one, “Life begins at 40”. That being said, our bodies do begin to shift as we reach the magic number. Back in our 20s we could eat, drink and be merry and do a few minutes in the gym and be as good as new. Or perhaps we’d cut back on our calories or alcohol for a few days and poof–weight loss magic! Now, those tactics may not work so well. Our...

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The term “stress” is used to describe many things in our culture. In fact, most doctor visits in this country are due to it. But did you know that high stress levels in women can trigger Perimenopause (changes in your menstrual cycle that occur before Menopause) and eventually Menopause? Let’s see how the two are related.
Stress causes a physical chain reaction in the body. Your adrenal glands are the organs that respond to stress. It goes something like this:
You feel or perceive a stressor-...

My recent trip back to my home state of North Carolina inspired this recipe. Growing up in NC, peach cobbler was always a favorite. We used to buy it from this great family owned restaurant. I wanted to make a grain free, sugar free version that I could enjoy without the GUILT, bloat and sugar CRASH that often accompanies such a dessert. When I made this, the whole house was permeated by the aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg and peaches. My family devoured it within minutes.
Ingredients:
Filling:
8 peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced thin
1/4 cup...

All too often, the connection between ingested foods and subsequent symptom-picture is overlooked. The most common of these symptoms include:
* Fatigue
* Headache
* Bloating
* Indigestion
* Constipation
* Nasal congestion
* Eczema
* Behavior problems
* Poor memory
And to dispel the common misconception that food has no bearing on disease development, there are a number of studies linking asthma, autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular disease, depression, hypertension, infertility, rheumatoid arthritis, and more to our diets.
Currently, there is...

TSH: “the gold standard” for diagnosing thyroid disorders only detects 20% of thyroid imbalances. 1 in 8 women suffer from thyroid disorders. Dr.Holtorf, featured in this video is a pioneer in treating such disorders that other doctors simply dismiss as Menopause, being too fat, or simply being Female. Make sure you get a full thyroid panel and see a specialist like Dr. Eva Cwynar or Dr. Dominique Fradin-Read.
I can help you navigate thyroid disease!﻿ Often, the adrenals or our “stress organs” are at the root of a...